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Art & Wellness Initiative
2021 Riverboxes TM
Connect: Public Art & Wellness Challenge
FIELD BOOK ~ PASSPORT
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
Dublin Arts Council has collaborated with 20 artists to create new artworks
and wellness-based activity prompts inspired by Riverboxes, a series of
artist-made vessels discreetly hidden in Dublin parks. Each Riverbox vessel
contains a unique artist-made stamp, journal and environmental information
to help visitors connect to Dublin's scenic places.
Journey around Dublin to discover the original Riverboxes and the new artwork
inspired by the collection. This project is part of Dublin Arts Council's Art &
Wellness initiative, which deeply explores how art can nurture personal and
community well-being.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
New artwork inspired by the Riverboxes public art collection
Dublin Arts Council is collaborating with 16 Ohio artists to create new
artworks inspired by existing Riverbox vessels. Artist statements can be found
throughout the booklet.
CHALLENGE BOOKLET ARTISTS
To support community wellness, Dublin Arts Council has commissioned three
artists to create prompts to inspire participants to draw, listen, move and reflect
upon each new artwork and its natural surroundings.
Experience journaling in nature with prompts from Jenny Patton, a writer,
wellness coach, Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University and Dublin
resident. A daily journaler, yogi and meditator, Jenny brings a wellness focus to
her classrooms and workshops.
Become inspired to creative response from visual artist Hilary Frambes, an
award-winning central Ohio-based artist, muralist and community art educator.
Try exercises for listening and reflecting from field recordist Rich Bitting, a
composer and listener residing in Cincinnati, Ohio who specializes in creating
soundscape-based audio compositions, concert music, visual artworks and
sound art installations.
Celebrating Leatherlips by artist Ralph Helmick
This challenge also commemorates the 30th anniversary of Leatherlips,
the first Dublin Art in Public Places project, dedicated in Scioto Park in
1990. Boston sculptor and Leatherlips’ creator Ralph Helmick celebrates
his 12-foot high limestone portrait of the Wyandot Native American Chief
Leatherlips with a message to the community in this challenge booklet.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About the Challenge
2 Table of Contents
3 Take the Challenge
4 Riverbox Map
5 SCIOTO PARK: Celebrating 30 years of Leatherlips
7 SCIOTO PARK: House of Spirits Riverbox
9 SCIOTO PARK: Big Turtle Riverbox
11 DUBLIN ARTS COUNCIL: D’Art’s No-Litter Cat Box
13 DUBLIN ARTS COUNCIL: Riverbox of the Sun
15 DUBLIN ARTS COUNCIL: The Riparian Riverbox
17 FERRIS-WRIGHT PARK: Nero 3 Riverbox
19 DONEGAL CLIFFS: Fissures and Fractures II Riverbox
21 DONEGAL CLIFFS: Caementum Charta (CeeCee) II Riverbox
23 AMBERLEIGH PARK: House of the Rising Water Riverbox
25 AMBERLEIGH COMMUNITY PARK:
The Forest Witch and the Witless Fellow, Finnian Riverbox
27 KIWANIS RIVERWAY PARK: Vigilant Vegetation II Riverbox
29 KIWANIS RIVERWAY PARK: The Nest II Riverbox
31 DUBLIN SPRING PARK: Ghost Tree Sprout Riverbox
33 DUBLIN SPRING PARK: Fly Away Home Riverbox
35 INDIAN RUN MEADOWS PARK: Sentinel Riverbox
37 TED KALTENBACH PARK: Among the Wildflowers Riverbox
39 Creative Free Space
43 Community Wellness Resources
45 Complete Your Challenge
48 Community Thank You
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TAKE THE CHALLENGE!
16 new artworks in nine Dublin, Ohio parks
Can you find them all?
To complete the Connect: Public Art & Wellness Challenge, use this booklet to
journey through nine Dublin parks to find all 16 original Riverboxes and 16 new
artworks inspired by the collection.
For each Riverbox, find clues to its hidden location and learn facts about the
artist who created the new addition. Connect to nature by using the activity
prompts. Record your sketches, notes and journal entries in the creative free
space found throughout the booklet.
Bring your completed booklet to Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Dr.,
in Dublin, to earn a special challenge prize! (Details are on page 45.)
Challenge Etiquette and Disclaimer:
∑ Riverboxes are works of public art and are located in natural environments
along the Scioto River and its tributaries. They are created for the enjoyment
of all. Please respect the artworks, flora and fauna and leave them as you
found them.
∑ If you go outside, be sure to practice the CDC's recommended guidelines
for disinfecting and social distancing.
∑ Riverboxes are found outdoors near water environments. As weather and
terrain conditions may vary, it is the responsibility of Riverbox explorers to
adequately prepare for the search and conduct themselves with respect to
safety, personal abilities and limitations.
∑ Do not let children search for Riverboxes unsupervised.
∑ By utilizing Riverbox clues, the searcher acknowledges the potential risk of
the search and accepts responsibility for their own actions, holding harmless
Dublin Arts Council, City of Dublin and Riverbox supporters.
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RIVERBOXES COLLECTION MAP
AMBERLEIGH PARK: 4715 Vista Ridge Dr.
Dublin Arts Council has
commissioned the creation of The Forest Witch and the Witless Fellow,
Finnian Riverbox
Riverboxes, artist-created vessels
inspired by public art, geocaching and
AMBERLEIGH NEIGHBORHOOD PARK:
the artistic pursuit of "treasure hunts" 4797 Carrigan Ridge Ct.
in beautiful, scenic places.
House of the Rising Water Riverbox
DONEGAL CLIFFS PARK:
Scioto River 4460 Donegal Cliffs Dr.
Fissures and Fractures II Riverbox
Caementum Charta (CeeCee) II Riverbox
Amberleigh Park NORTH SCIOTO PARK: 7377 Riverside Dr.
Amberleigh Leatherlips
Neighborhood Park Big Turtle Riverbox
House of Spirits Riverbox
Donegal Cliffs Park
DUBLIN ARTS CENTER: 7125 Riverside Dr.
Scioto
Park D’Art’s No-Litter Cat Box
Dublin Arts Riverbox of the Sun
Council Ferris- The Riparian Riverbox
Indian Run Wright
Meadows Park
FERRIS-WRIGHT PARK:
Park Dublin 4400 Emerald Pkwy.
33 Spring
Park Kiwanis Nero 3 Riverbox
Riverway
Park INDIAN RUN MEADOWS PARK:
270 6675 Fallen Timbers Dr.
Ted Sentinel Riverbox
Kaltenbach 33
Park DUBLIN SPRING PARK:
Historic Dublin, 20 Riverview St.
Ghost Tree Sprout Riverbox
Fly Away Home Riverbox
All parks located in Dublin, Ohio
DUBLIN KIWANIS RIVERWAY PARK:
6245 Riverside Dr.
Vigilant Vegetation II Riverbox
The Nest II Riverbox
TED KALTENBACH PARK: 5985 Cara Rd.
Among the Wildflowers Riverbox
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Celebrating 30 years of Leatherlips
in Scioto Park with public artist Ralph Helmick
"The Wyandot leader Sha-Te-Yah-Ron-Ya, also known
as Leatherlips, spent his last days in this area.
"Taking cues from what we know of his history—
and from the natural rock outcroppings of Scioto Park—
I was inspired to create a giant stone head of the Chief,
working with local stonemasons to make a sculpture that
one can physically enter as well as look at.
"The design invites a kind of radical empathy, the bodily
equivalent of 'walking a mile in another’s shoes' as one
stands in his head and looks toward the river."
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RIVERBOX | House of Spirits by artist Mark Soppeland
NEW ARTWORK:
Nymphs, Sprites and
other Magical Creatures
by Mark Soppeland
In Dublin's park upon the hill
Spirits of the evening fill.
A magic house not so voluminous
Just like the moon becomes quite luminous.
In the forest late at night
Come nymphs, and fairies glowing bright.
Gnomes and sprites join them too
Around this home there's much ado.
Dancing to the music fair
You may join them if you dare,
But of a spell be most aware
SCIOTO PARK And with your feet please take great care.
7377 RIVERSIDE DR.
Plenty of parking is available. Do not step upon their toes
Dublin parks are open dawn to dusk. Or visions come as you repose.
GPS COORDINATES: Far off lands will fill your dreams
With mountains high and rushing streams.
The road and sea will beckon you
Before you see the morning dew.
CLUES: Park in the upper Upon a path compelled to roam
Your shoes will take you far from home.
parking lot. Begin walking
upriver (north) through the On summer's eve by lucky chance
grass. Look for a "hole" in You are invited to this dance.
the trees, indicating a path. Be careful where you place your feet
Continue through the trees, Or distant strangers you will meet.
approximately 24 paces.
You'll find the shining house But this is just the chance one takes
standing along the path To party late and eat the cakes.
with new, magical creatures Having lived one's life to the full.
gathered in jubilee! One must on occasion play the fool.
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Spirit houses were believed to protect property owners from
unwelcome spirits. How do you soothe unwelcome thoughts and
invite your light to shine more brightly?
If there are spirits in this Riverbox house, what would they look
like? Imagine the shape and characteristics of this spirit, and then
write a positive affirmation that this spirit has to share with you.
RECIPROCAL LISTENING: Lightly touch the Riverbox. Breathing
deeply, slow your heartrate, close your eyes. What is the most
distant sound? Keep that sound on the edge of your hearing. While
you are listening, you are being listened to. You are part of the
soundscape.
Dublin Arts Council – 8 – 2020 Riverboxes™
RIVERBOX | Big Turtle by artist Margaret McAdams
SCIOTO PARK
7377 RIVERSIDE DR.
Plenty of parking is available.
Dublin parks are open dawn to dusk.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Park your car down
below, by the shelter house.
Make your way toward the river,
to the grassy, rocky knoll, and
there you will find what you are
seeking. Look carefully and you
may spot a couple of new water
creatures hiding in the brush.
NEW ARTWORK:
A Council of Creatures by Margaret McAdams
This new artwork expands upon Big Turtle’s connectivity to Scioto Park's river
access and its flora and fauna within this natural environment. Amidst the
movement of the river, its merging sounds and smells heighten; and we
sense the scenic Scioto River's constant gravitational flow. Then, upon closer
observation, we reflect that both its land and water are providing sustenance
and habitat for many diverse species of creatures. While being aware of its
animals, we humans also relish, enjoy, find peace and healing from the river
and its surroundings. Our shared responsibility is to protect and maintain the
overall health of its waters and its connected land. By sustaining its gifts for all
creatures, it will last for generations to come.
Being appreciative of the overwhelming response Big Turtle Riverbox has
brought, I began researching water animals that have existed along and within
the river throughout time. Just as we humans do, I imagine these creatures
form relationships, communicate, assist each other during hardships, and
enjoy the pleasures that life brings. With clay as my primary medium, using
hand building techniques of slab, coil, pinch, and modeling, these two water
creatures emerged. Delightfully, they are indeed communing with each other
and Big Turtle. How fascinating is that?
Dublin Arts Council – 9 – 2020 Riverboxes™In our fast-paced world, it's easy to rush past moments of beauty
and meaning. What have you rushed past before? What would
you like to slow down and savor? How might you do so?
Turtles are associated with strength, longevity, hope, and
perseverance, and their shells offer them protection from the
outside world. Draw a place where you feel safe and loved,
whether real or from your imagination.
AURAL GEOGRAPHY: Indigenous peoples traveled long distances
by keeping an "aural" or sound map of the terrain in their memory.
What specific sounds do you hear that would define this spot on
an aural map? Can you remember these sounds tomorrow?
Dublin Arts Council – 10 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | D’Art’s No Litter Box created by DAC staff
DUBLIN ARTS CENTER
7125 RIVERSIDE DR.
Plenty of parking is available;
check with DAC for hours of operation.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Pull into the drive of
the "castle" along the river.
Stop and park your vehicle at
the barrier to entry. Look to the
north where the arts flourish
in Dublin, then walk forward
several paces and look to the
base of the trees that stand
tall and stay green year-round.
Steps away from the Riverbox
NEW ARTWORK: you will find a winged creature
has stopped for a quick rest.
D’Art’s Muse by Dublin City Schools student /
emerging artist, Karissa Jorat
I feel that art helps people stay healthy because it helps them to feel the same
emotion that the artist did when they made it. I think that with the COVID-19
pandemic more people have started to create things at home to stay busy. The
summer of 2020 has been a challenge for all of us, but one of my "silver linings"
has been to get outdoors and take photos. I started just taking photos on my
iPhone, but since I got my camera, I have been able to take more interesting
photos! When I was younger, my favorite artistic outlet was mixed media. I
really liked putting different things together to make something new. However,
now that I'm a teenager, my favorite artistic outlet is photography. I mostly love
landscape, macro, wildlife, and street photography. One of my most inspiring
and favorite spots is the river. I love taking photos of the birds there. Along with
taking photos, I love all the things you can find there such as wildlife, fossils,
and Riverboxes! I am honored to work on this Riverbox art expansion because
I really like the idea of the Riverboxes, and the art makes it even better!
My art creation is a butterfly. The body is made of a piece of driftwood from the
river. The wings are made of shale from the river as well. Other materials I used
are copper wire and tubing, and stone beads.
Dublin Arts Council – 11 – 2020 Riverboxes™Once stray, D'Art the gallery cat was rescued and given a new,
loving home at Dublin Arts Council. If you have ever felt astray in
your life, who or what helped you find your way? How might you
gently guide someone in need of support?
Imagine a cat-shaped constellation in the sky, looking down upon
this beautiful place. How many stars would your cat constellation
have? Draw the constellation with large and small stars, and
connect them with lines.
MASKING: Some sounds are hidden by other sounds. This is called
masking. Close your eyes and listen carefully. Can you detect the
quiet sounds hidden behind the loud sounds?
Dublin Arts Council – 12 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | Riverbox of the Sun by artist Ron Hirschi
DUBLIN ARTS CENTER
7125 RIVERSIDE DR.
Plenty of parking is available;
check with DAC for hours of operation.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Park and walk to where
art livens Dublin all year long.
Take a leisurely stroll in the
direction of the setting sun.
Walk down the hill. Look at
the base of what was once the
grandest tree in sight to find
your prize. Just a glance uphill
from the Riverbox, you'll spot
NEW ARTWORK: The Sun-Fish dancing on top of
the sun!
The Sun-Fish by Kristin Morris
I was fascinated with the folklore behind Riverbox of the Sun. The sun was
secretly hidden away and then uncovered to let its brilliance shine and let all
life begin anew! However, what stayed with me the most was the story of the
little boy fishing with the old man and his escapades jumping overboard and
becoming a fish! It was intriguing learning about the teeming diversity in the
rivers and on the shores of central Ohio. I have always loved anything fish-like
since I was a child growing up fishing on Long Island as well as swimming in
the ocean.
The original Riverbox of the Sun was a great starting-off point for me with its
bright copper, oranges, reds, and yellows inlaid in patterns of sun rays in the
cement. This Riverbox was suggested to me (as I just came on board recently)
and I was very excited to add my own interpretation. Art is such an awesome
stress reliever in my life and I wanted to have fun with this project as well
as pay homage to what had been done before. Although my sculpture is so
detailed, it really was very calming fitting all of the little pieces together. I work
with an epoxy clay-like material in my own practice which I used as an adhesive
for the broken tile, glass gems, and sea glass mounted on the foam bases. My
favorite addition is the sculpted fish on top of the "sun," giving the work its title
The Sun-Fish, after the little boy.
Dublin Arts Council – 13 – 2020 Riverboxes™The end of something beautiful may not signify the end of beauty.
Since Riverbox of the Sun stands at the base of what was once the
grandest tree in sight, it showcases that something magnificent
can blossom into a new form of splendor. When has the end of
something in your life led to something new and meaningful?
The sun represents light, power, and life-giving force to everything
on earth. Have you ever thought of bottling up or capturing
sunshine on a beautiful day? Draw your box, jar, bottle, or
container of sunshine. Would you keep it for yourself, or share it
with a friend or family member?
NOISE VS NATURAL SOUNDS: Face the Riverbox, cup your ears
and slowly rotate in a circle. Listen for: animal sounds (biophony),
wind or water sounds (geophony), human produced sounds
(anthrophony). What type of sound is dominant?
Dublin Arts Council – 14 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | The Riparian by artist Nathan Mayfield
DUBLIN ARTS CENTER
7125 RIVERSIDE DR.
Plenty of parking is available;
check with DAC for hours of operation.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Park your car and walk
southwest of the building
known for the arts. Watch
your step as you venture
down the hill. Continue your
exploration to the base of the
steep hill, and take a moment
to enjoy the river and wildlife.
Find The Riparian at the base
of the "V-shaped" tree. Once
you've found the Riverbox,
look up to find shimmering
garlands among the leaves!
NEW ARTWORK:
ArborGarland by Eric Marlow
Trees stand as sentinels to the health and well-being of our
planet. Rooted in the earth they gather the nutrients they need
to grow into the sunlight. Their leaves spread out to grow fruits
and nuts, provide habitat for wildlife and give us the clean air
and fresh oxygen we all need to live. To celebrate these gifts from
the trees, I have created garlands of sparkling aluminum flowers,
which reflect the sun and sway with the breeze.
Dublin Arts Council – 15 – 2020 Riverboxes™Riparian zones, the riverbank area between land and rivers,
provide natural biofilters to protect the environment from
excessive sedimentation, pollution runoff and erosion while
also sheltering and feeding plants and wildlife. What's your
buffer zone? What anchors you and helps protect you from
undesirable forces?
As you face The Riparian Riverbox, look up and to your left at
the river current on the right at the split in the river. Imagine
yourself as a leaf floating on these currents. What direction
would they take you? Use lines to capture movements and
direction.
KEYNOTE: A keynote is typically an ambient (background)
sound which is not easily heard, not because it is inaudible,
but because it is filtered out by your brain. Think of a busy
highway drone or an air conditioner hum. What keynote(s)
do you detect?
Dublin Arts Council – 16 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | Nero 3 by artist Giancarlo Calicchia
FERRIS-WRIGHT PARK
4400 EMERALD PKWY.
Ferris-Wright Park preserves and
showcases ancient earthworks, a
farmhouse and natural features of
the space that are a significant part of
Dublin's history.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Head west from the parking lot and cross the bridge. Take an
immediate left to pass the stones and look for the gathering of five
tree trunks. If you've passed the silo, you've gone too far. At the trees,
take the small footpath toward the babbling brook. There you'll
find what you are looking for ... the Riverbox is joined by a new artwork
that really changes your perspective!
NEW ARTWORK:
Breath by Erin Canales
Trees have such a boldness about them. They pop up in gutters, they
heave sidewalks out of the way, they bend in a storm, turn themselves
around and keep right on growing. They are individuals that have
peacefully stood witness to all of human civilization. They provide
homes, food and oxygen to all of us that rely on them. Even in death
they support an incredible diversity of life. Given the proper foundation,
they can grow to incredible heights.
Breath is a response to Nero 3. To me Nero 3 represents the solid
foundation of our world and Breath is a tribute to the growth that
such a foundation can support. When viewed with Nero 3 centered in
the background, the trees of Breath will appear to sprout from roots
embedded in the black granite. It's a reminder to find your solid center,
be brave, and grow from there.
Dublin Arts Council – 17 – 2020 Riverboxes™"The soul of the earth is stone," shares artist Giancarlo Calicchia.
One of the world's largest limestone deposits lies along the Scioto
River. What stone structures in Dublin or elsewhere come to mind,
and what are your thoughts about how the natural environment
helps sustain us?
Mirrors can reflect light, truth, illumination, and wisdom. What
elements and patterns both seen and unseen are reflected by this
Riverbox? Draw shapes that mirror this idea.
RESONANCE: Facing the Riverbox, close your eyes. Make a
continuous short sound with your voice while turning a half turn
to your right. Turn back while making the sound. Did you notice
the sound change? This is resonance. It is the quality in a sound of
being deep, full, and reverberating.
Dublin Arts Council – 18 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | F issures & Fractures II by artist Andrea Myers
DONEGAL CLIFFS PARK
4460 DONEGAL CLIFFS DR.
Park open dawn to dusk.
Limited parking.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Stroll past the upper
playground and field, down the
path toward the river. Continue
past the round fire pit and
look near the rock formations
on your left. Surrounding the
Riverbox are new bursts of color
playing hide and seek among
the rocks!
NEW ARTWORK:
Between a Rock by Andrea Myers
For my responsive installation situated around the Fissures and Fractures
Riverbox, I looked to the colorful painted striations on the door of my
Riverbox. I chose this detail of the original Riverbox as a moment to
amplify into a multi-sited installation surrounding my Riverbox. Between
a Rock utilized striations of painted wood to fill in spaces between
rocks around the Riverbox location. The title is suggestive of the phrase
"between a rock and a hard place" which not only seeks to acknowledge
our current challenging moment in history, but by using part of the
phrase as the title, the title becomes filled in inside the viewer's mind,
much like the physical filling in of color into the site's negative spaces.
The bursts of color filling the found negative spaces between rocks in
the site will engage the space and the viewer in a visual hide and seek.
During this time of limited indoor experiences, it is my hope that my
installation brings a technicolor found moment into the days of people
passing by in the park, enjoying nature and allowing for an uplifting
visual surprise.
Dublin Arts Council – 19 – 2020 Riverboxes™Even while enduring life's fissures and fractures, we can attain
a sense of stability that helps to ground us. What offers you
stability and grounding during uncertain times? How can you
remind yourself to return to foundational practices that position
you to thrive?
The natural environment is built upon layers of rock, sediment,
soil, plant and wildlife that are continuously evolving. Ground
yourself in the spot where you are standing and sketch the layers
of water, rock and trees that exist here. Think about its many
natural levels that have created this cozy wooded spot!
SOUND ENVELOPES: What kinds of sounds would you expect to
hear from Fissures and Fractures? Sharp? Dull? Sustained? Do you
detect any of these sounds?
Dublin Arts Council – 20 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | Caementum Charta (CeeCee) II by artist Thomas Ansel
DONEGAL CLIFFS PARK
4460 DONEGAL CLIFFS DR.
Park open dawn to dusk.
Limited parking.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Park in the lot next to where the children play. Pass through the
manicured upper park and through the gate down the path to the river.
Continue to the loop in the road. Continue northward onto the unpaved
path and walk forward several paces. Look to the west for a small
natural path, then head toward the Donegal Cliffs to find the skyward
face. On your way to the Riverbox, you'll be greeted by a non-native
succulent hiding in the brush ..."
NEW ARTWORK:
Sustineo Súcculentus by Michelle Stitzlein
Ohio is a beautiful state boasting many amazing parks and preserves
that I am happy to traverse. The secluded sculpture site within Donegal
Cliffs is a serene, wooded and remote location within a residential area.
I selected to partner my sculpture with the Riverbox Ceamentum Charta,
because it too is created with found materials and draws on the history
of the site being a former limestone quarry.
My piece, hidden in plain sight, is an "invasive succulent," well-versed
at preserving water, attempting to blend in with the local grasses
and fauna surrounding it. It is a large anomaly of vegetation that,
paradoxically, could also provide a home for insects. It begs us to ask
questions regarding sustainability, refuse and trash, as well as the
proliferation of non-native species such as multi-flora rose, garlic
mustard and the emerald ash borer. It requests that we be aware and
pay closer attention.
Dublin Arts Council – 21 – 2020 Riverboxes™Aim your face toward the sky to soak in the warmth of sunlight
or feel winter's chill. Take notice of what you see, what you smell,
what you hear and how you feel, then write down as many details
as you can. Preserve this moment in your journal.
This Riverbox invites us to think about Dublin's past, present and
future. Thinking about your own journey, draw a time capsule.
Where have you gone? What's important to you now? And where
will you go in the future? Place objects that represent your past,
present and future inside your time capsule.
HI-FI VS LO-FI SOUNDSCAPE: Close your eyes and listen to the
soundscape around you. Can you detect distinct sounds or do the
sounds all overlap? If you can hear distinct sounds, this is a hi-fi
soundscape. A lo-fi soundscape has many overlapping sounds.
Dublin Arts Council – 22 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | House of the Rising Water by artist Helma Groot
AMBERLEIGH
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK CLUES: Follow the path along the
4797 CARRIGAN RIDGE CT. manicured park area. Continue
across the bridges, where waves
Plenty of parking is available.
Dublin parks are open dawn to dusk. of water rise to greet your feet.
Keep going...down, down the stairs
GPS COORDINATES: toward the river. At the very base
of the stairs, turn left and take an
immediate, sharp left again to walk
uphill, keeping an eye out under the
staircase path you just traveled.
NEW ARTWORK:
House of the Rising Water Part 2 by Helma Groot
Standing at the riverside, I think about the many civilizations that
have been here before us, and the artifacts they leave behind. I also
wonder what our generation will leave behind, and our effects on
the environment, and particularly the impact of flooding as the
environment changes.
The layers in House of the Rising Waters represent the river, the sediment
and the clues of the past in the earth and riverbed. The buildings in the
background represent the present tense.
Dublin Arts Council – 23 – 2020 Riverboxes™This hidden-away home portrays layers of sediment and remnants
of people who once called this area their home. What are some of
the elements and objects you feel represent you and your home?
Now that you have found this place, close your eyes and let the
memories of your trip here come flooding back. Was this place
easy or difficult to find? See if you can draw a simple map of your
path to this Riverbox. Include as many or as few details as you like.
LAYERING: Sound has layers. The pitch of sound (highness or
lowness) is an example. With your eyes closed, listen carefully.
Point your ears to the treetops and then toward your feet.
How did the sound change as you moved your head?
Dublin Arts Council – 24 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | The Forest Witch and the Witless Fellow, Finnian
by artist Sharon Dorsey
AMBERLEIGH
COMMUNITY PARK
4715 VISTA RIDGE DR.
Park open dawn to dusk.
Plenty of parking available.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Park in the lot east of the shelter
house. Walk north past the loop in
the road and onto the concrete path.
Continue across the footbridge, then
head into the wooded trail. Continue
north until you hit a fork in the road.
Choose the route that takes you closer
to the Scioto River. A tiny stream will cut
through your path. Carefully hop over
to the other side! Continue forward to
where the path begins to bend left. A
small pathway on your left will lead you
to a rather unfortunate fellow.
NEW ARTWORK:
The Forest Witch and the Witless Fellow, Finnian
by Sharon Dorsey
The thought of having a public sculpture situated in a forest seemed like a
dream come true, and in 2016 I jumped at the opportunity to be included in
DAC's amazing Riverbox series. My concept surrounded the magic that is held
within the forest, and my original installation was called The Forest Witch and
the Witless Fellow, Finnian. The story goes that one day while Finnian explored
the forest's riverbank, the local witch caught him littering and capturing her
forest creatures. The witch said to Finnian, "I watched you as you trapped one
of my precious creatures in your jar then defiled my waterways with your
salty snack bag! For your lack of respect for this park I am turning you into a
tree stump!" Then the witch clapped her hands three times and Finnian's skin
turned to bark and moss and he became still and rooted to the forest floor. She
said, "Stay here in this forest, Finnian, and tell those who happen to find you
that they should take good care of nature, to not take anything from the forest
and to not leave anything behind. Do this and I'll consider turning you back into
a young man." ( ... continued on next page )
Dublin Arts Council – 25 – 2020 Riverboxes™Jumping ahead to 2020, after much effort, Finnian finally found a way to free
himself from his rooted location and was found back again at the forest's
riverbank. His story continues with Finnian recreated into a whole new form,
with the help of the forest witch and various tools and supplies!
Finnian's message remains the same: Take good care of nature. Do not take
anything from the forest and do not leave anything behind. I hope you enjoy
finding Finnian in his newest form!
Since many fairytales take place in forests, invite this Riverbox
to spark your own fairytale. Create a character inspired by the
treasure you discover and take your reader on an adventure that
starts here in the forest atop a mossy tree stump.
Bring your fairytale to life by illustrating its character(s). Add
thought-bubbles to capture dialogue, and think about your story's
setting. How can you capture the background, scents and wildlife
of the forest in your drawing?
DEEP LISTENING: What sounds do you hear in your fairytale? Can
you describe them or assign them to a character(s): a chick-chick
of tiny teeth chewing on a nut; a snap of a tree branch breaking;
a chirp-chirp of a bird whistling? Let your ears help you decide.
Dublin Arts Council – 26 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | Vigilant Vegetation by artist Jean Magdich
KIWANIS
RIVERWAY PARK
6245 RIVERSIDE DR.
Plenty of parking is available.
Dublin parks are open dawn to dusk.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Enter the park and continue down and around the curvy path.
Take note as you pass over the first short bridge. Continue across a
second, long bridge and follow the path to the right at the bridge's end.
Just before the third bridge, follow the fisherman's path toward the
water, where you'll find Vigilant Vegetation keeping watch over the river
along with his new fledgling!
NEW ARTWORK:
Generational Succor by Jean Magdich
Clay is my medium. I am an intuitive artist. By that I mean, I have an
idea and feeling I wish to project with my sculpting projects. I may make
a small thumbnail sketch but limit it to that, as clay is a spontaneous
medium in many ways and shows me the course to completion. These
sculptures are made from industrial indigenous clay pipe extrusions that
I alter and add to. I am also an avid gardener and seek to combine these
passions in my work. Most of my pieces I think of as earth spirits.
When making Vigilant Vegetation, I saw in my mind an old tree stump
that had witnessed much and was still gathering. I saw him as a wise old
sage holding history and information, but mostly a quiet observer. This
new piece is his fledgling, emerging from the roots of his memory, a
being sentient of his knowledge, a daughter, hopeful of building on
her mentor's core observations, more actively engaged in the course of
future events be it nature or nurture.
Dublin Arts Council – 27 – 2020 Riverboxes™Just as wetlands clean and purify water, personal practices such
as journaling, exercise, deep breathing and meditation can help
cleanse our minds and bodies. What are some ways you can
provide a vital habitat for yourself?
Vigilant Vegetation is adorned with leaves of three, which might
remind one of a trinity or a connection between the sun, moon,
and earth, or water, land, and sky. Think about your connections
to these elements, and recreate a trinity of your own that has a
special meaning in your heart with words, and/or shapes.
BINAURAL LISTENING: Close your eyes and deeply listen.
Cover your right ear and listen with your left. Cover your left ear
and listen with your right. Now listen with both ears (binaural
listening). This gives us the ability to locate the direction of sound.
Dublin Arts Council – 28 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | The Nest II by artist Julia LaBay Darrah
KIWANIS
RIVERWAY PARK
6245 RIVERSIDE DR.
Plenty of parking is available.
Dublin parks are open dawn to dusk.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Park in the upper parking lot. Enter the park and continue down
around the curvy path. Head north when you reach the fork in the road.
Travel over where the water flows, then continue down the hill to the
bend in the road. Look closely and beneath the vegetation you'll find a
place of protection from the outside world. The Riverbox is framed with
a new variety of grass ...
NEW ARTWORK:
Monochrome by Julia LaBay Darrah
The original inspiration for the Riverbox design was found in an
article about how the Cliff Swallow birds are nesting near the
bridge in the Scioto River. I was really drawn to the story and
I really enjoy the shapes of the nest. The monochrome grass I
have created in my new work intermingles with its surroundings
through reflection of color, light and wind. The white blades
will remain the same through the changes of season as its
environment will differ ... all the while changing the way it
interacts with the landscape.
Dublin Arts Council – 29 – 2020 Riverboxes™Cliff Swallows, once a rarity in this region, use their bills to
gather mud along puddles, streams and rivers to build solid
nests. This Riverbox, Nest II, was modeled after nests created by
nature's bricklayers. What are you creating in your life with the
help of others?
Listen to bird sounds. Can you visually describe them with lines
or shapes? Perhaps your lines move up and down and reflect the
pitch of the bird songs. Or, do they move from side to side as they
cross the sky?
BACKGROUND VS. FOREGROUND SOUND: Close your eyes and
listen thoughtfully. What foreground (up front) sounds do you
hear? Birds, amphibians, insects? Water and wind sounds? Human
produced sounds? The quiet, almost unnoticeable ambient sounds,
are background sounds.
Dublin Arts Council – 30 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | Ghost Tree Sprout by artist Angelica Pozo
DUBLIN SPRING PARK
HISTORIC DUBLIN
20 SOUTH RIVERVIEW ST.
There is NO PUBLIC PARKING on South
Riverview. Please park in a public lot in
Historic Dublin and walk to the park.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Walk under the structure
that connects both east and
west shores. Continue in the
direction the river flows. At the
fork in the road, look toward
the opposite shore. Once you've
spotted the Riverbox, look to
the trees to find something new
NEW ARTWORK: growing from a tree trunk ...
New Growth by Char Norman
The idea of Nature as an object of veneration and worship is a cornerstone of my
art practice. The work speaks of the inter-connectedness of all things with none
dominant over the other. As our society and world are facing an environmental
crisis which may even lead to our demise it is more important than ever to
understand this symbiotic relationship. I present nature in sacred spaces and
attitudes to bring understanding and importance to the issues at hand. The
iconic pod shape found in much of my work, derives from seedpods and is a
metaphor for how we might relate to our environment. They are both wombs
and shrouds denoting abuse, nurture, mourning, or reverence of nature.
I was immediately taken with and inspired by Angelica Pozo's concept and
work. We are working with the same reverence for nature and the desire to
bring natural elements into sharp focus. The site itself engenders a reverence
for the beauty and mysteries of the natural world. I chose colors that directly
relate to both the existing Riverbox and the surroundings. The work is
somewhat camouflaged and mounted in an unexpected location which further
encourages exploration and discovery.
Dublin Arts Council – 31 – 2020 Riverboxes™As the main source of water for early pioneers and travelers, the
Dublin Spring nourished Scioto River residents and visitors. What
most nourishes you and inspires growth and creativity in your life?
Forests are constantly evolving and renewing themselves. When
something in the forest perishes, new growth and life springs
forth from that space. Think of something in your life that you'd
like to encourage with new growth or a fresh start, and draw a
sprouting seed to symbolize new beginnings.
What does a tree hear? Close your eyes and imagine that you are a
tree. What do you hear? High sounds? Long sounds? Quiet sounds?
Short sounds? Deep low sounds? Can you imitate these sounds?
Dublin Arts Council – 32 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | Fly Away Home by artist Clare Murray Adams
DUBLIN SPRING PARK
HISTORIC DUBLIN
20 SOUTH RIVERVIEW ST.
There is NO PUBLIC PARKING on South
Riverview. Please park in a public lot in
Historic Dublin and walk to the park.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Approach the majestic bridge and follow the winding stairs
down, under, around and through the limestone structures, both natural
and man-made. Turn left at the bottom of the stairs and look to the
trees. In addition to the Riverbox, there is a new Roosting Condo in the
trees offering refuge to the birds ...
NEW ARTWORK:
Roosting Condo by Clare Murray Adams
My original Riverbox piece was a birdhouse type structure on a pedestal.
I was interested in creating something for the bird life that I observed
in the area along the river. In this second piece I am again thinking
about birds and their habitats, but this time with an emphasis on their
winter lives. This Roosting Condo is a place for birds to gather together
for warmth in poor weather as well as being a shelter from predators.
Many birds, such as downy woodpeckers, bluebirds, titmice, nuthatches,
chickadees and wrens may take advantage of a roosting box, even
sharing the space on a cold winter's night.
Some thoughts about where to place a roosting box for those who
might want to make their own box:
- a sheltered area protected from winter winds
- late afternoon sunlight will help heat the box
- face the entrance hole to the south
- mount on a pole or tree trunk between six and 15 feet above the ground
Dublin Arts Council – 33 – 2020 Riverboxes™Avian life flourishes around the Scioto River, an area full of nests
and safe havens for a vast range of birds. What are some specific
places that restore and recharge you? What in particular is it about
those places that energizes you?
Birds are often thought of as messengers from the spirit realm,
linking heaven and earth. What message does this bird have to
share with you? Draw the bird that might live in this Riverbox and
include symbols and messages.
SOUND OBJECTS: A sound object is the smallest possible
recognizable sound entity (like a bird chirp). It is recognized by
its unique character. Taking a clue from the images in the
sculpture, what sound objects do you detect. What other sound
objects are present?
Dublin Arts Council – 34 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | Sentinel by artist Anthony Bible
INDIAN RUN
MEADOWS PARK
6675 FALLEN TIMBERS DR.
Park open dawn to dusk. Park on the
street in the neighborhood, being
respectful and courteous of residents.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Look for a path that
will lead you between houses
and into the meadows. Move
forward on the path until you
can continue right or left. Do
neither. Instead, look to your
right at the trees that keep
their leaves year-round. Could
something be hiding beneath
them? Once you've found the
Riverbox, circle the canopy to
find weaving colors standing tall
among the branches ...
NEW ARTWORK:
Aerophyte by Anthony Bible
Nature is a powerful and intimate influence in my life, and the years
I have spent working and living on the land have sculpted me, as well
as my practice. My hands are my preferred artistic tool. I use them to
transmit ideas, feelings, and energy into my work. An obsessive interest
in materials and exploration of their possibilities drives my creative
process. Through the practice of weaving, I have discovered a deep
appreciation for the tactile sensations and qualities of all materials in
their myriad forms. As I seek to interlace roots, veneer, or even plastic
and wire, I realize that each of these materials has its own story that
attests to the cyclical nature of life.
Dublin Arts Council – 35 – 2020 Riverboxes™Who comes to mind when you think of a guardian or protector
in your life? How can you be your own guardian and protector?
Snakes shed their skin and are often a symbol of transformation
and rebirth. If the Sentinel shed its skin, what shape would it look
like? Use patterns and lines to create your sketch.
RANGE OF HEARING: The peak sensitivity of a snake's hearing
is in the 200 to 300 Hz frequency range and the pitch of the
average human voice is at about 250 Hz. Snakes can hear you talk.
What can you hear in this frequency range?
Dublin Arts Council – 36 – 2020 Riverboxes™RIVERBOX | Among the Wildflowers by artist Katlin Shae
TED KALTENBACH PARK
5985 CARA RD.
Plenty of parking is available.
Dublin parks are open dawn to dusk.
GPS COORDINATES:
CLUES: Enter the path around the court where you can make two
(or three) points. Stay on the path with the trees to your left, past the
nets on your right. Continue toward the reddish roof and stop to enjoy
the ladder ... "One Step at a Time." Continue toward the pine trees and
stop at the white fir, then look toward where the sun rises. Once you
spot the Riverbox, you'll be greeted by a new woven sculpture that
stands 7 feet tall!
NEW ARTWORK:
Yellow #1 (Sunburst Spectrum) by Katlin Shae
In my work, weaving is used to embody time and transform materials.
The process of weaving is sacred to many cultures and has a rich history
of traditional magic by creating a connection between mind and body.
By exploring my interests in the cosmos, nature, the quantum world,
metaphysics, time, space, material, pattern, color and repetition, I
encounter entanglements with wonder. I experience the world around
me through the act of making, conjuring transcendence during the
process.
Though Yellow #1 (Sunburst Spectrum) and Among The Wildflowers
are different in appearance, they both are made using the method
of weaving. Weaving deals with the intersection of material, color,
texture and pattern. I look closely at all visual aspects of my life to find
inspiration for these elements in my weavings and sculptures.
Dublin Arts Council – 37 – 2020 Riverboxes™Prairie wildflowers provide an ideal setting for wildlife such as
birds, insects, moths and butterflies. What about the natural
world most attracts you? Write about the sensory details of a
favorite place that comes to mind–such as a waterfall, cave or
forest.
Breathe in the sensation of the sun, clouds, warmth, or cold.
Observe the wildflowers, trees, and foliage in the area of this
Riverbox and think about how all of these things are connected.
Sketch the environment you see using loose, free, and expressive
line work.
SOUND TEXTURE: Sound texture is formed by two or more sounds
occurring at once. As in weaving, sounds have: timbre (color),
rhythm (a pattern duration and stress), and dynamics (volume).
Listen for the different types of sounds that create the fabric of
this soundscape.
Dublin Arts Council – 38 – 2020 Riverboxes™STAMP IT ~ SKETCH IT ~ WRITE IT ~ BE INSPIRED!
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STAMP IT ~ SKETCH IT ~ WRITE IT ~ BE INSPIRED!
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS RESOURCES
Dublin Arts Council joins its community partners in promoting
community wellness with the following resources and programs.
STAY SAFE
These recreation safety tips from City of Dublin and Washington
Township Fire Department & Emergency Services will ensure you have a
safe and fun time exploring Dublin's public art, beautiful landscapes and
waterfalls:
∑ Dress for success and stay hydrated. Wear appropriate clothing and
footwear for uneven terrain. Bring water with you.
∑ Stay connected. Bring a mobile phone for emergencies. Young people
should enjoy letterboxing/geocaching with a friend or family member.
∑ Look, don’t jump. Waterfalls, ponds and rivers can be restricted for
swimming and have unseen hazards lying underneath the water's
surface.
∑ Don’t risk it. Rainfall or snow melt can rapidly alter water levels. Check
Scioto River conditions before exploring. Know your swimming ability
and avoid boating, kayaking or tubing if you are uncomfortable
treading water.
ENJOY EXERCISE &
PROMOTE MINDFULNESS
Dublin Community Recreation
Center offers a variety of
fitness and wellness programs
to engage members and
residents of all ages.
Upcoming in-person activities
include nature workshops,
outdoor yoga classes and
special family-friendly events.
The Virtually Direct program
offers virtual fitness classes,
yoga techniques and culinary
videos.
For more information, visit: dublinohiousa.gov/recreation-services.
Dublin Arts Council – 43 – 2020 Riverboxes™DISCOVER NATURE
With 1,136 acres of parkland, 100+ miles of bike paths and 60 parks,
Dublin, Ohio offers an array of outdoor adventures for all ages. The
City's Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of recreation
activities through virtual and in-person opportunities.
The Dublin Bike Paths & Parks Guide is available for pickup at City Hall,
the City of Dublin Service Center, at the Dublin Community Recreation
Center or via dublinohiousa.gov/bicycling-in-dublin. For nature
education and seasonal wildlife information, please visit
dublinohiousa.gov/nature.
SPARK YOUR INSPIRATION
Stay connected with these upcoming safe community activities
and at-home opportunities:
∑ The Dublin Chamber hosts continuing education opportunities
on their website along with a list of area restaurants offering
carryout and delivery services. Check out ways to get engaged in the
community and support local businesses by visiting: dublinchamber.org.
∑ OhioDance’s Virtual Dance Collection is an interactive website
that showcases the unique dance history of Ohio through
interview footage, historical timelines, archival film and photos.
Wellness-based dance opportunities and collection information
can be found at: ohiodance.org.
∑ Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) cultural classes
and at-home experiences: JASCO is committed to fostering the
relationship between central Ohio's Japanese and American
communities. Discover online Japanese language and calligraphy
classes, events and videos by visiting jas-co.org.
∑ Dublin Arts Council’s Public Art Cell Phone Tour:
The Dublin Art in Public Places program is 30 years old and has
grown from one sculpture in 1990 to more than 50 large and
small-scale permanent, temporary and interactive public art projects.
The Dublin Art in Public Places cell phone tour provides a current,
comprehensive and interactive guide to the collection.
For more, visit: dublinarts.org/visual-arts/publicart/mobile-tour.
Dublin Arts Council – 44 – 2020 Riverboxes™COMPLETE YOUR CHALLENGE!
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Dublin Arts Council – 45 – 2020 Riverboxes™VISIT OUR GALLERY IN 2021
Art & Wellness: ARTifacts Created at Home
March 9 – April 16, 2021
Dublin Arts Council presents On view at Dublin Arts Council
a retrospective of a two-year by appointment and online
dublinarts.org/artifacts
Art & Wellness initiative that
began before the pandemic,
in an exhibition of artworks
created by professional artists
and community members
from the fall of 2019 through
the end of 2020. The juried
exhibition includes two- and
three-dimensional artworks and
video encompassing community
reflection and interpretation of
art and its influence on personal Artist: Anonymous, Dublin Arts Council's
Plant Kindness rock garden project
and community well-being.
dublinarts.org @DublinArtsCouncil
7125 Riverside Dr. @dublinarts
Dublin, Ohio 43016
Dublin Arts Council – 46 – 2020 Riverboxes™COMMUNITY THANK YOU Dublin Arts Council would like to thank our community partners, which include Washington Township EMS, Syntero Counseling Centers, Dublin City Schools, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, OhioDance, Japan-America Society of Central Ohio, Dublin Bridges, Cardinal Health and several City of Dublin departments, including Police, Human Resources, Recreation Services and Parks and Recreation. This project is a component of a multi-year Art & Wellness initiative, realized with the support of grants from City of Dublin, Ohio Arts Council, Cardinal Health Foundation, Puffin Foundation West, Ltd., and The National Endowment for the Arts. Dublin Arts Council would also like to extend gratitude to the corporate sponsors who have directed sponsorship dollars to support our general operating budget during the pandemic, including Cardinal Health, Inc., CityScene Media Group, Fifth Third Bank, Hidaka USA, Inc., IGS Energy, Keeler & Nadler, The Keenan Agency/Grange Insurance, The Medsker Khalaf Group and Strip, Hoppers, Leithart, McGrath & Terlecky Co., LPA. Their investment in the arts provides critical support for community programming, and is deeply appreciated.
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